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25C-216 32 Walnut Street-Special Permit-reduce frontage-2010Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton Hearing No.:PLN-2010-0034Date: April 23, 2010 APPLICATION TYPE:SUBMISSION DATE: PB Special Permit with Intermediate 4/5/2010 Applicant's Name:Owner's Name: NAME: NAME: 30-32 WALNUT ST LLC30-32 WALNUT ST LLC ADDRESS:ADDRESS: 24 WALNUT ST24 WALNUT ST TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE: NORTHAMPTONMA01060NORTHAMPTONMA01060 PHONE NO.:FAX NO.: PHONE NO.:FAX NO.: (413) 222-6359 () (413) 222-6359 () EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS: Site Information:Surveyor's Name: STREET NO.:COMPANY NAME: SITE ZONING: 32 WALNUT ST URC(100)/ TOWN:ADDRESS: ACTION TAKEN: NORTHAMPT0N MA 01060 Approved With Conditions MAP:BLOCK:LOT:MAP DATE: SECTION OF BYLAW: 25C216001 Chpt. 350-6.3: Reduction of Dimensional TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE: and Density Regulations Book:Page: PHONE NO.:FAX NO.: EMAIL ADDRESS: NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK: Divide lot to create two single family house lots with 59+' of frontage each. Project for 25C-218 Bood 826 Page 312 HARDSHIP: CONDITION OF APPROVAL: 1)The new structure shall be setback no further than 25' from the front lot line. 2)Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy to comply with section 11.6 traffic mitigation, the applicant shallt submit payment of $1,000 to the City at the Office of Planning & Development. FINDINGS: The Planning Board approved the application for a special permit for frontage reduction for two lots to create one additional single family home lot by dividing an existing lot in two.. The single family house lot frontage was reduced from 75’ to 59.7+’ for both the existing lot and the newly created lot. In granting the permit, the Board found that the following required elements had been met: (1) The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses in relation to surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers and preservation of views, light, and air; The proposed is a single family unit on a lot within a neighborhood that contains a mix of lot sizes and densities close to downtown. (2) The requested use will promote the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site and on adjacent streets, minimize traffic impacts on the streets and roads in the area. If applicable, this shall include considering the location of driveway openings in relation to traffic and adjacent streets, access by emergency vehicles, the arrangement of parking and loading spaces, and provisions for persons with disabilities; and. Single family home would not significantly add to traffic concerns. The applicant has offered to make a payment in-lieu of worth $1,000 to meet the mitigation. (3) The requested use will promote a harmonious relationship of structures and open spaces to the natural landscape, existing buildings and other community assets in the area; The total lot area will remain conforming and (4) The requested use will not overload, and will mitigate adverse impacts on, the City's resources including the effect on the City's water supply and distribution system, sanitary and storm sewage collection and treatment systems, fire protection, streets and schools. There is capacity in the system; and (5) The requested use meets any special regulations set forth in this chapter (6.3-B)= (1) The new dimensional requirements must be at least as stringent as the median of that dimension for all lots where any portion of those lots is within 300 feet of the subject parcel and within the same zoning district as the subject parcel; and (2) The requested special permit will provide infill development, and (3) A list of all applicable dimensional measurements for lots within 300 was filed with the special permit application as described in the GeoTMS® 2010 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions, Inc. Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton Hearing No.:PLN-2010-0034Date: April 23, 2010 Planning Board's bylaws; and. Complies with other criteria for zero lot line lots. (6) The requested use bears a positive relationship to the public convenience or welfare. The use will not unduly impair the integrity of character of the district or adjoining zones, nor be detrimental to the health, morals, or general welfare. The use shall be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance; and (7) If applicable, the requested use will promote City planning objectives to the extent possible and will not adversely affect those objectives, as defined in City master or study plans adopted under MGL c. 41, § 81C and 81D. The plan calls for creation of a mix of residential types and infill within this portion of the city. COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE: FILING DEADLINE:MAILING DATE:HEARING CONTINUED DATE:DECISION DRAFT BY:APPEAL DATE: 4/1/20104/15/20105/6/2010 REFERRALS IN DATE:HEARING DEADLINE DATE:HEARING CLOSE DATE:FINAL SIGNING BY:APPEAL DEADLINE: 4/8/20106/9/20104/22/20105/6/20105/13/2010 FIRST ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING DATE:VOTING DATE:DECISION DATE: 4/8/20104/22/20104/22/20104/23/2010 SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING TIME:VOTING DEADLINE:DECISION DEADLINE: 4/15/20107:00 PM7/21/20107/21/2010 MEMBERS PRESENT:VOTE: Marilyn Richardsvotes toGrant Katharine G. Bakervotes toGrant Stephen Gilsonvotes toGrant Jennifer Dieringervotes toGrant Mark Sullivanvotes toGrant Francis Johnsonvotes toGrant George Kohoutvotes toGrant MOTION MADE BY:SECONDED BY:VOTE COUNT:DECISION: Francis JohnsonKatharine G. Baker7Approved with Conditions MINUTES OF MEETING: Available in the Office of Planning & Development. I, Carolyn Misch, as agent to the Planning Board, certify that this is a true and accurate decision made by the Planning Board and certify that a copy of this and all plans have been filed with the Board and the City Clerk on the date shown above. I certify that a copy of this decision has been mailed to the Owner and Applicant. ___________________________________ Notice of Appeal An appeal from the decision of the Planning Board may be made by any person aggrieved pursuant to MGL Chapt. 40A, Section 17 as amended within twenty (20) days after the date of the filing of the notice of the decision with the City Clerk. The date is listed above. Such appeal may be made to the Hampshire Superior Court with a certified copy of the appeal sent to the City Clerk of the City of Northampton. GeoTMS® 2010 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions, Inc.